U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) will host a Congressional Art Competition Exhibit for the students from California’s 39th Congressional District that submitted an entry to the contest. Event details are as follows:
What: Congressional Art Competition Exhibit
Host: U.S. Representative Ed Royce (CA-39)
Date: April 23, 2016
Where: Fullerton Museum Center (301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832)
Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
“The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity for the talented young people of our community to showcase their creative skills and I was delighted to receive a record number of submissions this year” said Rep. Royce. “An education in the fine arts is important to the development of these students, and I look forward to honoring their achievements and dedication to their craft.”
The winner of the contest will be announced at the exhibit and his or her artwork will be displayed in the United States Capitol. The winner will also receive two complimentary airline tickets to join Rep. Royce at a reception in the Capitol honoring contest winners from around the country.
Rep. Royce is also awarding a “Fan Favorite” award, having asked his Facebook fans to vote online for their favorite contest entry.
The art experts volunteering their time to serve as judges include:
Matthew Leslie
Chief Curator, The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Chris Toovey
Co-founder & President, dA Center for the Arts
Glenna Avila
Wallis Annenberg Director of Youth Programs & Artistic Director of the Community Arts Partnership, CalArts
Aimee Aul
Museum Educator, Fullerton Museum Center
Jeanne Hoel
Associate Director of Education, School & Teacher Programs, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Questions regarding the exhibit may be directed to Lauren Pong at (626) 964-5123 or Lauren.Pong@mail.house.gov.
